- Jul 18, 2004
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Dear Old Friends,
It's been quite awhile since I've been here. About a decade, actually. The people at OBOB and TAW were a central part of my online and religious experience during a very interesting time in my life. Thank you for that, and God bless you all for your presence.
A lot has happened in the past ten years. But through it all, the Catholic Church and my faith in Jesus Christ have been two strong pillars of support.
In my professional life, I went on to get a bachelor's in mathematics, a master's in mathematical physics, and now I'm working on a doctorate degree in mathematics education. I currently teach and do research at a university in central Texas.
In my spiritual life, I remained with a Maronite Catholic parish. I've served there as a catechist, lector, and choir member for about seven years now. I'm studying to be a subdeacon. The priest and deacon ultimately want me to become a deacon, and I'm open to that if it's God's will.
Nostalgia brought me back here. That, and preparing a roast among friends that will involve the dramatic reading of decade-old posts at a local bar. I'm a very different person now, hopefully in a good way, but I still value my connection to this community, and I'd like to strengthen and renew that connection.
Sincerely,
Geoffrey
It's been quite awhile since I've been here. About a decade, actually. The people at OBOB and TAW were a central part of my online and religious experience during a very interesting time in my life. Thank you for that, and God bless you all for your presence.
A lot has happened in the past ten years. But through it all, the Catholic Church and my faith in Jesus Christ have been two strong pillars of support.
In my professional life, I went on to get a bachelor's in mathematics, a master's in mathematical physics, and now I'm working on a doctorate degree in mathematics education. I currently teach and do research at a university in central Texas.
In my spiritual life, I remained with a Maronite Catholic parish. I've served there as a catechist, lector, and choir member for about seven years now. I'm studying to be a subdeacon. The priest and deacon ultimately want me to become a deacon, and I'm open to that if it's God's will.
Nostalgia brought me back here. That, and preparing a roast among friends that will involve the dramatic reading of decade-old posts at a local bar. I'm a very different person now, hopefully in a good way, but I still value my connection to this community, and I'd like to strengthen and renew that connection.
Sincerely,
Geoffrey
